Pothoff

Strengths

• Children are emotionally secure and relaxed in their interactions with the childminder
• The childminder actively stimulates language development through verbalizing, reading aloud, and singing songs
• Healthy and varied meals with homemade products
• Good handover to parents with written daily communication notes
• Sufficient and appropriate play and sleeping spaces, including a safe enclosed garden
• Correct group composition is adhered to
• Complete risk assessment and reporting code are present and known

Summary

The annual inspection of 28 April 2026 of childminder/host parent care (gastouderopvang) Pothoff in Assendelft presents a positive picture. The childminder provides care for 6 children aged 0 to 4 years on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The inspection included document review, a site visit, and an interview with the childminder. All assessed quality requirements are being met. The childminder holds the appropriate diplomas, a valid first aid certificate, and a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag). The pedagogical climate is good: children are emotionally secure, the childminder stimulates language development and social skills, and provides healthy meals. The accommodation is adequate with sufficient play and sleeping space and a safe enclosed garden. There is a good backup care arrangement and the risk assessment is in order. No violations or areas for improvement were identified.